1969 Corvette

Avatard · 01-09-2011, 08:25 PM

I do read the Vette forums. Just thought there might be someone here with firsthand experience, and I'm not really looking forward to having to sign up at another forum, if I can avoid it...

I will be on the lookout for an assembly manual.

I know about the two storage bins, I have a '94. One has the batt, and the other the radio brain. I suppose the C3 has a more conventional 1pc. radio in the dash, and so bin #2 is free. The '94 also has no glovebox or trunk, but at least has hidden door compartments.

I think the C5 and C6 grew such modern niceties as a trunk and glovebox, right?

'73 H1 Triple · 01-09-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

I do read the Vette forums. Just thought there might be someone here with firsthand experience, and I'm not really looking forward to having to sign up at another forum, if I can avoid it...

I will be on the lookout for an assembly manual.

I know about the two storage bins, I have a '94. One has the batt, and the other the radio brain. I suppose the C3 has a more conventional 1pc. radio in the dash, and so bin #2 is free. The '94 also has no glovebox or trunk, but at least has hidden door compartments.

I think the C5 and C6 grew such modern niceties as a trunk and glovebox, right?

You can probably get all the info you need just by searching threads. I can't see you finding a problem that somebody else hasn't found.

Are you going restored or just " nice driver" ? I highly suggest nice driver so you don't have to worry about bolts,washer and all the "correct" bullshit for NCRS judging.

Avatard · 01-10-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by '73 H1 Triple

You can probably get all the info you need just by searching threads. I can't see you finding a problem that somebody else hasn't found.

Are you going restored or just " nice driver" ? I highly suggest nice driver so you don't have to worry about bolts,washer and all the "correct" bullshit for NCRS judging.

Just a nice driver.

Recently my mom gave me a picture I must have drawn when I was 7 or 8.

C3 Corvette. I remember the Mako Shark. I had the Hot Wheels.

I guess this is the car I've always wanted. Don't think I'll ever sell it.

wildchild · 01-10-2011, 08:19 AM

so when will pics begin surfacing of this future hot rod? I have to admit I've done a lot of work on cars but trying one that I didn't take apart is not something I would "want" to do. most of GM's stuff all "fits" the same way it's the weird little corvette nuances you have to watch for.

take your time (I know you know that already) and watch for the little stupid things that people forget to mention until you have to take it back apart and they go "oh yeah I had that problem to"

but mostly, congrats on the almost done deal purchase and get us some pics!!

z06boy · 01-10-2011, 10:41 AM

I had a 72 Vert and a 78 but I never actually had to take them apart or put them together so not much help here.

I also had a 95 and still have my 02 Z06...with a truck and glove box.

01-09-2011, 08:25 PM	#1
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	I do read the Vette forums. Just thought there might be someone here with firsthand experience, and I'm not really looking forward to having to sign up at another forum, if I can avoid it... I will be on the lookout for an assembly manual. I know about the two storage bins, I have a '94. One has the batt, and the other the radio brain. I suppose the C3 has a more conventional 1pc. radio in the dash, and so bin #2 is free. The '94 also has no glovebox or trunk, but at least has hidden door compartments. I think the C5 and C6 grew such modern niceties as a trunk and glovebox, right? __________________ Insert free thought here.

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01-10-2011, 08:19 AM	#4
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	so when will pics begin surfacing of this future hot rod? I have to admit I've done a lot of work on cars but trying one that I didn't take apart is not something I would "want" to do. most of GM's stuff all "fits" the same way it's the weird little corvette nuances you have to watch for. take your time (I know you know that already) and watch for the little stupid things that people forget to mention until you have to take it back apart and they go "oh yeah I had that problem to" but mostly, congrats on the almost done deal purchase and get us some pics!!

01-10-2011, 10:41 AM	#5
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I had a 72 Vert and a 78 but I never actually had to take them apart or put them together so not much help here. I also had a 95 and still have my 02 Z06...with a truck and glove box.